Rare and precious items have always had a grip on the imagination of human beings. Since ancient times, beautiful, rare minerals like jade and gold have been revered, used in everything from jewelry ...

Africa's leading authority on rare colored gemstones, The Rare Gemstone Company, unveils one of its most exceptional pieces ...

Diamonds and emeralds might dominate the limelight, but there exists a world of gemstones so rare and valuable that they are the stuff of legends. What exactly makes a gemstone rare and valuable? It's ...

From the Hope Diamond to Queen Marie Antoinette’s pearl pendant, in this ultra-luxe category, $32 million serves as the more affordable end of the spectrum.

Jewels, birthstones, gemstones—so many names for the glitzy, glamorous stones so many of us love to wear each and every day. This got us thinking: Is there a difference between jewels and gems? To ...

Imagine this, a young gemologist frowned as she inspected a ruby. “Without documentation, this could be from anywhere,” she sighed, articulating a frustration that haunts the global gemstone market: ...

This brief article is a continuation of the detailed analysis we did on high-priced gems and their value. If you want more details on gemstones, read 20 Most Expensive Gemstones in the World.

Jadeite is renowned for its diverse color palette, with the most prestigious and desired shade being Imperial green. This deep, rich green hue owes its existence to specific trace elements within the ...